Chapter 13 – I Can’t Stand This (2)
There are various curses in the infinite labyrinth.
Even if it is just the curse on the blood of Luge Permaton and Permaton, the content of the curse is not an ordinary curse.
However, this curse is not limited to just Permaton.
‘Of those who enter the labyrinth, they tend to get caught at random.’
First of all, the settings are like that.
Those who enter the labyrinth are affected by the ‘magic power’ within the labyrinth, and those who are unlucky come out without being able to maintain themselves.
For example.
You become a vampire by being bitten by a suddenly appearing vampire.
Being injured by Lycan Slope and becoming an Inumimi Beast.
Or, a succubus falls under the curse of a dream and becomes a succubus.
There is a setting where he was an ordinary human, but due to the influence of the labyrinth, he became a ‘devil’ or ‘demon’.
-No, demons and demons are not enemies? But is it okay for a character like this to appear?
-No matter how fantasy the setting is, isn’t it too much to limit the enemy characters that appear within the labyrinth?
-You seem to have no understanding of the setting of your own world view. Are you a pro?
-Is the curse setting really necessary? It doesn’t have any effect on the game anyway.
Regarding the attack and question, that is, the configuration error, the PD at the time responded as follows.
-A curse setting was introduced to create a Nekomimi maid girl character.
He said.
That was the gist.
Since it is impossible to sell characters if there are only human characters, a curse setting was introduced to add characters with demon tendencies as companions in order to diversify the character’s appeal elements.
-If you catch a cursed mob, you will receive Lapis Lazuli, which can be used for gacha.
-I acknowledge the good curse.
Among those who were originally human, but became demons due to the influence of the labyrinth, there were some who were my companions, and when I caught them, lapis lazuli came out and I was able to run the gacha.
Does the game setting matter?
Because of the curse, you can even have beautiful Nekomimi maids as your companions!
‘And Astarote is an adventure destination cursed by a succubus.’
The curse continues.
Once a curse is placed, it lasts forever with only a time difference, and like the blood curse on Permaton, those who are cursed cannot escape Permaton territory.
So, those who are cursed stay together among themselves.
Even though they are former humans, their appearance has demonic elements, and they live separately in an area called ‘Area 13’ to avoid provoking people’s fear.
However, if you set up a barrier like this to ‘try to somehow prevent the progress of the curse’, there is no law prohibiting you from staying in places other than Area 13.
“I will leave it to Lord So to persuade Astarotte. …Are you okay?”
“Ah.”
It’s okay.
Rather, the sea I hoped for.
As long as I roughly know the character’s personality, it’s easier to negotiate directly.
Astarote.
She was one of my first team characters.
I carefully knocked on the door.
“Excuse me. Rouge permanent. Solord of Permaten.”
[…The door is open.]
A clear voice was heard from inside.
Although it didn’t feel like whining, the slightly youthful voice was definitely her signature voice.
‘The voice actor’s voice came over as is.’
For some reason, it’s a voice that seems to take on many of the Rory characters to a suspicious degree.
Of course, it feels a little different from reality, but this young voice is said to be a woman who is under the curse of a succubus…
‘The feeling of immorality is no joke.’
Perhaps if you open her door, she will definitely be there.
One of the ‘three generals of young women.’
Astarotte of immorality.
That’s right.
To put it bluntly.
It is ‘legal loli’.
“Excuse me.”
As soon as you open the door, what you see is a typical wizard’s research space.
As expected from the top floor of the Magic Tower, the room was filled with all kinds of magic books and research materials, and in the middle of them was a small woman with purple hair that could hardly be considered human.
In terms of height, I wonder if it could be lower than my solar plexus.
Like a typical wizard character, she is wearing a robe and a wizard’s robe, but this woman is a wizard in the process of becoming a succubus.
“Nice to meet you. I’m Rouge Permaten.”
“…Astarote. No last name. Um…”
Astarotte was clearly wary of me, but she soon let her guard down.
“…Fortunately, the proximity of Fermaten doesn’t seem to mean the curse progresses faster.”
“Curse?”
Pretending not to know.
“Yes. I was cursed. I opened the treasure chest in the labyrinth by mistake… And I fell under the curse of the dream demon.”
“Like that.”
That’s the setting.
“It’s a shame. Are all the barriers in this room a study to lift the curse?”
“Yes. It’s a theme that everyone is researching. Research to lift the curse of the infinite labyrinth. …A little too much for Lord So to be interested.”
“…”
They are worried about me.
The heart is kind.
“…Lord So. I heard the reason why you are looking for me through the Flame Transmission from the Magic Tower Lord. But…Are you sure it’s okay?”
And because she cares, she is a woman who will be difficult to recruit as a colleague.
“If you want to recruit me, you may be misunderstood as ‘Fermaten is trying to lift the curse.'”
Also, Permaton.
“…The misunderstanding of many hunting cats who are worried that the Permaton curse will be lifted and the Infinite Labyrinth will disappear.”
* * *
That time.
“What? “Lord So went to the Magic Tower?”
“Yes. After having a light coffee breakfast at the Adventurer’s Guild, she went straight to the Magic Tower…”
“Then what about the breakfast I prepared…?”
“Yes?”
“Oh, it’s nothing.”
Countess Zenith clenched his fists.
Although it had been a while since she had cooked for a long time and her finger was slightly cut by a knife, Youngju So was said to have made it through the morning by pouring a cup of cheap morning coffee provided by the Adventurer ‘ s Guild into her stomach her.
It’s unfair.
I feel angry and angry at the same time.
Of course, it was clearly Zenith’s mistake to cook breakfast early in the morning without knowing that Lord So had left.
But…
“…Why in the magic tower?”
“According to the story of someone in the guild, Lord So was trying to recruit someone.”
“People?”
“Yes.”
“Is it a woman? A woman with a fairly smooth face?”
“Yes. Have you heard?”
“…No.”
Janice played with his injured fingers and bit his lower lip.
“It’s just… I don’t think I’d call a guy.”
“You’re calling me? Count. Do you know anything?”
“…”
Zenith looked at the maid carefully.
The head maid is also a woman who works for the kingdom.
Although she is said to be working for Permaton, she is from the County of Permaton within this kingdom.
Before being a Permaton, she is a royal subject.
“Maid leader. Organize the rooms near Lord So’s room. Decorate the rooms that were used as storage rooms and such into bedrooms.”
“Bedroom… ?”
“Yes. To the room for the women.”
“Women… Ah?”
The maid was shocked and surprised.
“Could it be that you…” “Could it be that you…” ?”
“Yes. Now the child is looking for a ‘wife.'”
“Oh my god. Then…If a child is born…”
“…At least the slope of the continent is clear. Even if Luge dies, the infinite labyrinth will not disappear.”
Yes.
If Luge gives birth to a child, the Infinite Labyrinth will not disappear even if Luge Permaten dies.
“It’s surprising. Previously, the men of the Fermaten family were famous for being late in giving birth to their heirs… Did you have a change of heart? The same goes for your hair.”
“That’s right. You either want to see your children quickly, or you want to raise your children quickly and then do something else.”
“Um… If you don’t lose your temper, we’d be happy too… Ah, I was rude.”
“No, that’s true.”
Even though she was a countess, it was difficult to say anything about Rousey’s previous behavior of hers.
Because luge was trash.
So I can’t help but be worried.
“…If the kingdom understands that Luji has changed, the guidelines will also change, right?”
“…I don’t know. They will listen to the report we sent honestly. If Master Rouge finds out that he is trying to see his child early, the kingdom will…”
“You might ask me to secure her child, and then kill Rouge.”
Scarcity.
The value of a Permaten is high because there is only one, but if there are more than two, the value of one falls to the bottom.
Fermatten doesn’t listen.
Damn Permaton.
Of course, better than such a Permaton is a Permaton who listens well, does not act violently, and just breathes calmly, and a Permaton who mainly plays the role of the so-called ‘Totem for maintaining the Infinite Labyrinth’.
“…Afterwards, let’s chat.”
“Shall we investigate further about going to the wizard’s guild?”
“…We need to investigate that.”
Crackling.
Janice bites her nails.
“…You’re going to the magic tower, leaving me, a wizard…”
“Yes?”
“…It’s nothing.”
Beyond the window.
Zenith’s eyes, glaring at the magic tower, were burning brightly with something.
* * *
“So… “
One line summary.
I don’t like political turmoil.
“For this reason, I decline Youngju So’s recruitment offer. For Youngju So’s sake.”
Just recruiting a wizard can cause conflict.
After about ten minutes of explanation, Astarote rejected my recruitment offer.
“Well, I refuse to take no for an answer.”
“…Yes?”
“You must become my magic teacher, and also become a member of the knights who will conquer the Infinite Labyrinth.”
Astarote’s face was distorted.
It has to be that way.
Who would like it if they told someone who explained things diligently for more than ten minutes, ‘I don’t know anything about that, just follow me’.
“Youngju So. I can give in 100 times and become your magic teacher. But you want me to go into the labyrinth…?”
Even talking about unacceptable conditions.
“Then I will end up becoming a succubus.”
“It’s okay.”
“…What?”
Gradually, irritation and life began to appear in my eyes.
“Youngju So, it’s something to say so simply… “
“I will take full responsibility.”
“…Yes?”
“I will take responsibility for you, Astarote. The Fermaton will protect you.”
The reason why I am so obsessed with Astarote.
Because the performance is excellent?
Because magic is something I need right now?
Because he looks outstanding?
Or is it because they are a race called succubus?
“Even if you become a succubus, you are Astarote. I promise you in the name of Permaton.”
Although it is complicated to think about all these things one by one, there is the biggest reason.
It’s pretty.
Although this is the body type.
‘I’m not a little kid.’
Prince Archive Order.
All fellow characters in this game.
It is an ‘adult’.
“Be mine, Astarotte.”
